No one has as much need of a smile us as the one who left no smile to offer. Even if the people are blaming you, you should not cry. Those who have hurt you need your smile, too.
Neither have you much courage nor despair. The first weakens you, the second throws you down.
Saint Gregory the Theologian
Whoever is patient, it’s good for him. Whoever is patient will shine like the sun. You should have patience.
Saint Sophia of Klisoura
Long-term patience leads to humility. Humility leads to the health of the soul. The health of the soul leads to the knowledge of God. The knowledge of God leads to the love of God. And finally, the love of God leads to the joy of God, the sweetest of all.”
Saint Isaac the Syrian
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. (Matthew 24:13). This is us who should be patient. And God will offer you the salvation.
Saint Theophanes the Confessor
*The article was originally published in Greek in ikivotos.gr